The Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah reacted sharply to proposals for the disarmament of Lebanese armed groups, saying that such a plan meets the interests of Israel and is directed against Lebanese sovereignty. In an official statement, the organization's leader called on the country's government not to succumb to external pressure and "not to hand over the fate of the nation to an insatiable Israeli aggressor or an American tyrant."
Hezbollah representatives stressed that their armed forces are part of the national resistance and a key element of the country's defense, especially against the backdrop of ongoing tensions with Israel. The group insists that its weapons will be retained as a means of deterrence and protection of Lebanese interests.
"We will not surrender our weapons as long as there is a threat from Israel," the organization's leader said. "Disarming Hezbollah will weaken Lebanon and make it more vulnerable to external threats."
These statements were made against the background of international discussions on the stabilization of the situation in Lebanon and efforts to strengthen the State's monopoly on the use of force. However, Hezbollah continues to insist that its military structure is not a threat, but a guarantee of security in a region where, in its opinion, traditional defense mechanisms are insufficient.
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